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The Lewiston-Porter Youth Football, tackle football program is comprised of 4 tackle football teams spanning 4 divisions of youth football:
Knights (Mini) (ages 6-7) | Rams (Freshmen) (ages 8-9) | Chargers (Junior Varsity) (ages 10-11) | Spartans (Varsity) (ages 12-13)
Ideally, each team is comprised of one head coach and 4 assistant coaches who are all required to submit to and pass a criminal background check before they are allowed access to our athletes.
All coaches must pass certification by USA Football’s tackle football certification process, which includes.
Level One Tackle Football Certification includes:
Level Two Tackle Football Certification includes:
The purpose of our program is to provide the skills necessary for each athlete to safely participate in the game of tackle football at a pace and level of understanding consistent with their age and provide the tools to build upon those skills to prepare them for advanced High School and Collegiate level competition. Even more so, our program teaches teamwork, commitment, respect, self-confidence, and responsibility.
When does Tackle Football Start? Last week in July: Monday July 29, 2024
What days are practiced? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Practice is typically 4 times a week up until September when the children go back to school. Once the season starts, practices will be 3 times a week. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
What does my football registration fee cover? We will provide a personalized game jersey, one colored mouth guard, & socks, plus rental of helmet, shoulder pads, rib guard, practice pants, and game pants. They must return the rented/borrowed equipment at the end of the season in good condition or pay the cost of replacement of that item. Registration also includes referee fees, field usage fees and NEYSA fees, as well as a trophy and one player banquet ticket.
Are there any additional costs? Tackle Football players MUST have a colored mouth guard with a strap, non-metal cleats, practice jersey (an old XL t-shirt will work) and a jockstrap/athletic cup in order to play. These items are MANDATORY to participate in practices and games. We provide one mouth guard per season.
For more information, contact our Football Coordinator coordinator.lpyf@yahoo.com
Knights: Head Coach Assistant Coach
Rams: Head Coach Assistant Coach
Chargers: Head Coach Assistant Coach
Spartans: Head Coach Assistant Coach